HP Mini 1000 Linux to be Released Early January

A new model of the HP Mini 1000 will be available in January, according to Liliputing and the HP store.

The current Mini 1000, which was released last week, runs Windows XP and is priced shy of $400 by a cent at $399.99 however, HP were also advertising a Linux version of their new netbook. There was no release date stated for the Linux version but, now we have a date of January for the Linux Mini 1000, which is priced at ‘starting from’ $379.99.

In addition to the Linux OS, the new model also comes fully loaded with “Mobile Internet Experience Software”, an “Intuitive dashboard-style interface” which will basically allow users to quickly access the internet and has a built in browser.

Early January is the time to snap up the Linux version of the Mini 1000, although maybe the HP store can tempt you with the Vivienne Tam Limited Edition netbook instead, which is pictured above. It’s a lot more expensive running out at $699 which may put you off but, it’s a stunning limited edition model, certainly something that will make you stand out from the crowd and perhaps for that reason, something more suited for the ladies?